Grade XII Mid-Term Test Preparation

Choose the correct answer by crossing a, b, c, d or e!

The Controversy of Harnessing Solar Energy

We often hear about solar cars, solar heating, and solar batteries. But will solar energy ever be
a major source of energy for society? Solar energy is cheaper than other fossil fuels because
we can get an abundant source from the sun. In sunny desert areas, 50% of the sun’s radiation
that reaches the ground could be used to produce electricity for businesses and industry and to
provide heat, light, and hot water for homes. Experimental solar ponds can also produce hot
water to drive generators. Unfortunately, we can’t yet power our homes entirely on sunlight.
Solar energy can only be used effectively in bright light. Its greatest potential therefore is in hot
countries that have clear skies for most of the year. But, unfortunately most houses are not in
the sunniest parts of the world. Moreover, in order to harness solar power, solar cells are very
cheap to run, but relatively expensive to buy and many people can’t afford them. Needless to
say, solar energy is a useful and non-pollution source of energy. Unfortunately, solar cells, the
main device to harness the sun’s energy are still very expensive.
1. Where can solar energy be used effectively? In ….
A. Summer
B. Industries
C. Hot countries
D. Most houses
E. Any parts of the world

2.The Controversy of Harnessing Solar Energy We often hear about solar cars, solar heating,
and solar batteries. But will solar energy ever be a major source of energy for society?Solar
energy is cheaper than other fossil fuels because we can get an abundant source from the sun.
In sunny desert areas, 50 % of the sun’s radiation that reaches the ground could be used to
produce electricity for businesses and industry and to provide heat, light, and hot water for
homes. Experimental solar ponds can also produce hot water to drive generators.Unfortunately,
we can’t yet power our homes entirely on sunlight. Solar energy can only be used effectively in
bright light. Its greatest potential therefore is in hot countries that have clear skies for most of
the year. But, unfortunately most houses are not in the sunniest parts of the world. Moreover, in
order to harness solar power solar cells are very cheap to run, but relatively expensive to buy
and many people can’t afford them.Needless to say, solar energy is a useful and non-pollution
source of energy. Unfortunately, solar cells, the main device to harness the sun’s energy are still
very expensive.What is the topic of the text above?
A.
The device to make solar energy useful is very expensive.

B.
Solar energy could be used to produce electricity for businesses
C.
It is true that solar energy is useful and non polluted source energy.

D.
The main sources of energy are solar cars, solar heating, solar batteries.

E.
It is still in discussion whether solar energy could be a major source of energy for society.

3.The Controversy of Harnessing Solar Energy We often hear about solar cars, solar heating,
and solar batteries. But will solar energy ever be a major source of energy for society?Solar
energy is cheaper than other fossil fuels because we can get an abundant source from the sun.
In sunny desert areas, 50 % of the sun’s radiation that reaches the ground could be used to
produce electricity for businesses and industry and to provide heat, light, and hot water for
homes. Experimental solar ponds can also produce hot water to drive generators.Unfortunately,
we can’t yet power our homes entirely on sunlight. Solar energy can only be used effectively in
bright light. Its greatest potential therefore is in hot countries that have clear skies for most of
the year. But, unfortunately most houses are not in the sunniest parts of the world. Moreover, in
order to harness solar power solar cells are very cheap to run, but relatively expensive to buy
and many people can’t afford them.Needless to say, solar energy is a useful and non-pollution
source of energy. Unfortunately, solar cells, the main device to harness the sun’s energy are still
very expensive.What is the problem in harnessing solar energy?
A.
The greatest potential is in hot countries.

B.
Needless to convert sunlight into electricity.

C.
Solar cells are very cheap and readily available.

D.
Most houses are not in the sunny part of the world.

E.
Solar energy can only be used effectively in bright light.

4.The Controversy of Harnessing Solar Energy We often hear about solar cars, solar heating,
and solar batteries. But will solar energy ever be a major source of energy for society?Solar
energy is cheaper than other fossil fuels because we can get an abundant source from the sun.
In sunny desert areas, 50 % of the sun’s radiation that reaches the ground could be used to
produce electricity for businesses and industry and to provide heat, light, and hot water for
homes. Experimental solar ponds can also produce hot water to drive generators.Unfortunately,
we can’t yet power our homes entirely on sunlight. Solar energy can only be used effectively in
bright light. Its greatest potential therefore is in hot countries that have clear skies for most of
the year. But, unfortunately most houses are not in the sunniest parts of the world. Moreover, in
order to harness solar power solar cells are very cheap to run, but relatively expensive to buy
and many people can’t afford them.Needless to say, solar energy is a useful and non-pollution
source of energy. Unfortunately, solar cells, the main device to harness the sun’s energy are still
very expensive.. . . other fossil fuels because we can get an “abundant” source from the sun.
The underlined word means….
A.
Many

B.
Huge

C.
Plentiful

D.
Numerous

E.
Very big

5.Twitter is a new social media that helps people connected to others. This media attracts
everybody because it provide opportunity to share activities quickly and easily. People agree
that twitter is interesting because it can be used easily. Besides that, on twitter we do not need
to confirm someone who wants to be our follower. Another benefit of using twitter is we can
follow many celebs that we like. We are able to know they have done recently. People prefer
twitter because it can be navigated easily. The twitter has only a few buttons to operate.
Some people say that they don’t like twitter. They feel that twitter is not interesting. There are
only a few characters that can be posted on twitter. It is only 140 characters. It makes people
very difficult to express their idea freely. People same to dislike twitter because it is open over
posted. They said that they are often disappointed when they can not log into twitter because of
full tweets. Twitter is good for someone who wants to tell something in short text. It seems
more effective and efficient. Twitter is interesting because . . . .
A.
It can be navigated and used easily and we can follow celebs that we like

B.
There are only few characters can be posted

C.
It is often over posted

D.
It is difficult to express idea freely

E.
Full tweets make people disappointed to log into

6.Twitter is a new social media that helps people connected to others. This media attracts
everybody because it provide opportunity to share activities quickly and easily. People agree
that twitter is interesting because it can be used easily. Besides that, on twitter we do not need
to confirm someone who wants to be our follower. Another benefit of using twitter is we can
follow many celebs that we like. We are able to know they have done recently. People prefer
twitter because it can be navigated easily. The twitter has only a few buttons to operate.
Some people say that they don’t like twitter. They feel that twitter is not interesting. There are
only a few characters that can be posted on twitter. It is only 140 characters. It makes people
very difficult to express their idea freely. People same to dislike twitter because it is open over
posted. They said that they are often disappointed when they can not log into twitter because of
full tweets. Twitter is good for someone who wants to tell something in short text. It seems
more effective and efficient. What is the main idea of paragraph 3?
A.
It is interesting to follow others activities

B.
Twitter is a new socio media to connect to other

C.
Twitter needs confirmation from other followers

D.
People are difficult to express ideas through twitter

E.
People don’t like twitter because only few characters can be posted

7.Twitter is a new social media that helps people connected to others. This media attracts
everybody because it provide opportunity to share activities quickly and easily. People agree
that twitter is interesting because it can be used easily. Besides that, on twitter we do not need
to confirm someone who wants to be our follower. Another benefit of using twitter is we can
follow many celebs that we like. We are able to know they have done recently. People prefer
twitter because it can be navigated easily. The twitter has only a few buttons to operate.
Some people say that they don’t like twitter. They feel that twitter is not interesting. There are
only a few characters that can be posted on twitter. It is only 140 characters. It makes people
very difficult to express their idea freely. People same to dislike twitter because it is open over
posted. They said that they are often disappointed when they can not log into twitter because of
full tweets. Twitter is good for someone who wants to tell something in short text. It seems
more effective and efficient.From the text , we know that . . . .
A.
Twitter is only use when there is internet connection

B.
Twitter is useful to build social relationship

C.
Twitter is only use for celebrities

D.
Twitter is the same as facebook

E.
Twitter is suitable for all ages

8.Internet is considered as the most outstanding innovation in the field of communication in the
history of mankind. as with every single innovation. Internet has its own advantages and
disadvantages. internet make our communication with a person in the other part of the world
easy. we can use e-mail and social network. it gives many kind information and entertainment. it
offers us many services such as online banking, jobseeking, and hotel reservations. it is also a
tool to help our business.On the other hand, internet has also disadvantages. There are theft of
personal information. Spamming can frustrate us with unwanted e-mail in bulk. Our computers
may be damaged by virus threat. this is perhaps the biggest threat realated to people's norm,
there are many pornographic sites. in conclusion, it would be better if we use internet in the right
way. What does the text about ?
A.
The benefit of internet

B.
The history of gadget

C.
The advantages and disadvantages of internet

D.
The website in internet

E.
The most outstanding inovation

9.Internet is considered as the most outstanding innovation in the field of communication in the
history of mankind. as with every single innovation. Internet has its own advantages and
disadvantages. internet make our communication with a person in the other part of the world
easy. we can use e-mail and social network. it gives many kind information and entertainment. it
offers us many services such as online banking, jobseeking, and hotel reservations. it is also a
tool to help our business.On the other hand, internet has also disadvantages. There are theft of
personal information. Spamming can frustrate us with unwanted e-mail in bulk. Our computers
may be damaged by virus threat. this is perhaps the biggest threat realated to people's norm,
there are many pornographic sites. in conclusion, it would be better if we use internet in the right
way. Which one of the following is not the advantages of internet ?
A.
It is the biggest threat to the people's norm.

B.
It provides many information.

C.
It gives many services.

D.
It gives entertainment.

E.
It is used as a communication.

10.Internet is considered as the most outstanding innovation in the field of communication in the
history of mankind. as with every single innovation. Internet has its own advantages and
disadvantages. internet make our communication with a person in the other part of the world
easy. we can use e-mail and social network. it gives many kind information and entertainment. it
offers us many services such as online banking, jobseeking, and hotel reservations. it is also a
tool to help our business.On the other hand, internet has also disadvantages. There are theft of
personal information. Spamming can frustrate us with unwanted e-mail in bulk. Our computers
may be damaged by virus threat. this is perhaps the biggest threat realated to people's norm,
there are many pornographic sites. in conclusion, it would be better if we use internet in the right
way. What is spamming ?
A.
An unwanted e-mail

B.
Sending unwanted e-mail in the bulk

C.
Creating virus

D.
The theft of personal information

E.
A pornographic sites

11.Pros and Cons on Video Games Nowadays, the video game industries are developing
rapidly. They have become multi-billion dollar industries. Video games have become an
important part not only of children's lives but also of adults. Nevertheless, there are some
arguments whether video games have a good or bad influence on children. People who
believe in the good influence of video games say that video games kill children's boredom and
refresh their minds after a tiring school day. These games encourage children to be more
creative because the games challenge children to win. The games sharpen their brains. On
the other hand, video games discourage children from studying. They find it hard to concentrate
on their studies because the games they play are on their minds during school. Some children
even skip their extracurricular activities to play games. In addition, video games too often
expose children to violence. Two years ago, a student in the USA shot his teacher and some of
his friends. Newspapers said that the boy was deeply influenced by violence in video games he
used to play. It is obvious that video games have many more disadvantages than
advantages. So, parents should be careful in selecting appropriate games for their children.
What is the purpose of the writing above ?
A.
To get more information about the influence of video games.

B.
To know more information about the influence of video games.

C.
To have influences of video games.

D.
To share the controvercy of playing video games.

E.
To get the advantages and disadvantages of video games.

12.Pros and Cons on Video Games Nowadays, the video game industries are developing
rapidly. They have become multi-billion dollar industries. Video games have become an
important part not only of children's lives but also of adults. Nevertheless, there are some
arguments whether video games have a good or bad influence on children. People who
believe in the good influence of video games say that video games kill children's boredom and
refresh their minds after a tiring school day. These games encourage children to be more
creative because the games challenge children to win. The games sharpen their brains. On
the other hand, video games discourage children from studying. They find it hard to concentrate
on their studies because the games they play are on their minds during school. Some children
even skip their extracurricular activities to play games. In addition, video games too often
expose children to violence. Two years ago, a student in the USA shot his teacher and some of
his friends. Newspapers said that the boy was deeply influenced by violence in video games he
used to play. It is obvious that video games have many more disadvantages than
advantages. So, parents should be careful in selecting appropriate games for their children.The
position of the writer is . . . .
A.
Saying that video games have many advantages

B.
Saying that video games are very useful both for children and adults

C.
Saying that video games influence behaviour of children and adults

D.
Saying that video games have many more bad influences

E.
Saying that video games have become a good bussiness for him

13.Pros and Cons on Video Games Nowadays, the video game industries are developing
rapidly. They have become multi-billion dollar industries. Video games have become an
important part not only of children's lives but also of adults. Nevertheless, there are some
arguments whether video games have a good or bad influence on children. People who
believe in the good influence of video games say that video games kill children's boredom and
refresh their minds after a tiring school day. These games encourage children to be more
creative because the games challenge children to win. The games sharpen their brains. On
the other hand, video games discourage children from studying. They find it hard to concentrate
on their studies because the games they play are on their minds during school. Some children
even skip their extracurricular activities to play games. In addition, video games too often
expose children to violence. Two years ago, a student in the USA shot his teacher and some of
his friends. Newspapers said that the boy was deeply influenced by violence in video games he
used to play. It is obvious that video games have many more disadvantages than
advantages. So, parents should be careful in selecting appropriate games for their children.
Which is not the cons of arguments of the video games ?
A.
Video games discourage children from studying

B.
Video games make children cannot concentrate on their studies

C.
Some children even skip their extracurricular activity to play games

D.
Video games expose children to violence
E.
Video games encourage children to be more creative because the game challenge children to
win

14.Even if I were the president of this country I wouldn’t be able to save the polar bear.The
statement above expresses . . . .
A.
Ensuring

B.
Emphasizing

C.
Encouraging

D.
Enable

E.
Raising spirits

15.. . . . expensive activities to save the environment are, we have to support them.
A.
No matter how

B.
Even if

C.
Whether or not

D.
Only if

E.
In case of

16.Hendrik : Why didn’t you take the job offered the job to you ?Fanny : I might have taken the
job if the office had been near my home.The underlined sentence means . . . .
A.
Something had happened in the past

B.
Something we were capable of doing in the past

C.
Something that was possible to happen in the past, but it didn’t

D.
Actions that were advisable but it did not take place

E.
It talks about past possibility/ability

17.Rosa : Why does Gani look tired?Rina : He . . . have done a lot of works.
A.
Must

B.
Could

C.
Would

D.
.Will

E.
Should

18.Andini : Even if you talk about a lot of things, you can't share all the things with your close
friend due to a lack of time.Bintang : . . .
A.
Yes, you're absolutly right

B.
Never mind

C.
Really ?

D.
OK

E.
Well, what is it ?
19.If she had had spare time, she would have joined us.The sentence means _________
A.
She has spare time.

B.
She did not join us.

C.
She join us.

D.
She is not having spare time.

E.
She does not have spare time.

20.Dear Bayu,Please pick me up at the airport at 11 a.m. My plane will arrive at 10.30 a.m.
Don't forget to bring an umbrella, in case it rains. It's rather cloudy today. Mom What is the
meaning of “in case” in the message above ....
A.
The caution to do something for mom

B.
Suggestion to have an action for mom

C.
Helping to do for mom before something happen

D.
Picking up mom from the airport before the plane arrive

E.
Precaution to have an action before something happen

21.Andr : I finally bought a computer but I'm not satisfied with it.Ivan : That's too bad. You
....... Dandy, our computer technician, for advice.
A.
Should have asked

B.
May have asked

C.
Must have asked
D.
Would ask

E.
Ought to ask

22."He looked very upset after the exam.""It ....... the most difficult exam for him compared with
the other he had taken before."
A.
Might be

B.
Should have been

C.
Ought to be

D.
Must have been

E.
Would be

23.This car is … expensive .... all the people like it

A.
Very

B.
So...that

C.
Such ...that

D.
Strongly

E.
Hardly

24.That food is … delicious .... they it very much

A.
Very
B.
So...that

C.
Such...that

D.
Strongly

E.
Hardly

25.This book is … an interesting book .... he likes to read it

A.
Very

B.
So....that

C.
Such....that

D.
Strongly

E.
Hardly

26.The man is … a handsome man .... everygirl loves him

A.
Very

B.
So....that

C.
Such....that

D.
Strongly

E.
Hardly
27.The man … I met yesterday in mall is my old friend
A.
Who

B.
Whom

C.
Whose

D.
Which

E.
To which

28.The man … he spoke in supermarket yesterday is my best friend

A.
Who

B.
Whom

C.
Whose

D.
Which

E.
To which

29.The women … car is expensive is my sister

A.
Who

B.
Whom

C.
Whose

D.
Which
E.
To which

30.The man … wife is very beautiful is my uncle

A.
Who

B.
Whom

C.
Whose

D.
Which

E.
To which

31.The child … doll is very funny is his niece

A.
Whose

B.
Which

C.
To which

D.
Who

E.
Whom

32.This handphone … is on the table is expensive

A.
Whose

B.
Which

C.
To which

D.
Who

E.
Whom

33.The bag … is in the cupboard is very beautiful

A.
Whose

B.
Which

C.
To which

D.
Who

E.
Whom

34.If my parents .... much money, i will buy a beautiful bag

A.
Gives

B.
Give

C.
Gave

D.
Giving

E.
To give

35.If he .... me, I would answer.

A.
Called
B.
Call

C.
Calls

D.
Calling

E.
To call

36.If she .... hard, she would have passed the exam
A.
Had studied

B.
Study

C.
Studied

D.
Studying

E.
To study

37.If he .... the competition, he would have told to this uncle.

A.
Had won

B.
Win

C.
Won

D.
Winning

E.
To win
38.Andini : Even if you talk about a lot of things, you can't share all the things with your close
friend due to a lack of time.Bintang : . . .
A.
Yes, you're absolutly right

B.
Never mind

C.
Really ?

D.
OK

E.
Well, what is it ?

39.. ... about your urgent appointment with the doctor, I could have lent you my car.
A.
If you told me

B.
Unless you tell me

C.
Even if you tell me

D.
Had you told me

E.
Only if you would tell me

40.. Sony : ‘ If I had known you needed a camera for your project, I could have lent you
mine.’ Sari : ‘Oh, ........’
A.
Thanks a lot for the camera

B.
I’ll borrow it from you

C.
I’ll soon return it
D.
I didn’t know you had a camera

E.
Thanks, it is an excellent camera

41.Department Stores are large retail stores selling many different kinds of merchandise
arranged in separate departments. Such stores are found in nearly every important city in the
world, and the large department stores often contain more than 100 separate departments. The
two major categories of merchandise sold in department stores generally are apparel and home
furnishings. Besides making many diverse items available for purchase in one place,
department stores offer numerous services, including delivery and mailing of purchases; credit
service, usually in the form of charge accounts; and fashion shows. The organization of a
modern department store is often complex because of the large number of goods and services
provided. Typically, the operation of a store is conducted through five principal divisions: the
merchandising division, responsible for the buying and pricing of merchandise; the sales
promotion division, in control of advertising, display, public relations, and other related matters;
the personnel division, which supervises employment and the training and welfare of
employees; the operations division, responsible for customer and selling services, for deliveries,
and for the receiving, marking, and maintenance of merchandise; and the finance and control
division, which deals with accounting, customer credit, expense control, and other financial and
budgetary matters. Within these five divisions are many subdivisions. The heads, or managers,
of the five principal divisions are responsible to the general manager. Some stores find it
practicable to lease certain areas within the premises to outside concerns, which then run their
own departments under the name of the department store. This arrangement is most frequently
used for such specialized goods or services as millinery, photographic supplies, shoe repair,
and beauty salons.How many major categories of merchandise are there sold in department
stores?
A.
Two

B.
Three

C.
Four

D.
Five

E.
One
42.Department Stores are large retail stores selling many different kinds of merchandise
arranged in separate departments. Such stores are found in nearly every important city in the
world, and the large department stores often contain more than 100 separate departments. The
two major categories of merchandise sold in department stores generally are apparel and home
furnishings. Besides making many diverse items available for purchase in one place,
department stores offer numerous services, including delivery and mailing of purchases; credit
service, usually in the form of charge accounts; and fashion shows. The organization of a
modern department store is often complex because of the large number of goods and services
provided. Typically, the operation of a store is conducted through five principal divisions: the
merchandising division, responsible for the buying and pricing of merchandise; the sales
promotion division, in control of advertising, display, public relations, and other related matters;
the personnel division, which supervises employment and the training and welfare of
employees; the operations division, responsible for customer and selling services, for deliveries,
and for the receiving, marking, and maintenance of merchandise; and the finance and control
division, which deals with accounting, customer credit, expense control, and other financial and
budgetary matters. Within these five divisions are many subdivisions. The heads, or managers,
of the five principal divisions are responsible to the general manager. Some stores find it
practicable to lease certain areas within the premises to outside concerns, which then run their
own departments under the name of the department store. This arrangement is most frequently
used for such specialized goods or services as millinery, photographic supplies, shoe repair,
and beauty salons.Besides making many diverse items available for purchase in one place, … .”
(Paragraph 1) The underlined word is closest meaning to … .
A.
Find

B.
Buy

C.
Sell

D.
Get

E.
Borrow

43.Department Stores are large retail stores selling many different kinds of merchandise
arranged in separate departments. Such stores are found in nearly every important city in the
world, and the large department stores often contain more than 100 separate departments. The
two major categories of merchandise sold in department stores generally are apparel and home
furnishings. Besides making many diverse items available for purchase in one place,
department stores offer numerous services, including delivery and mailing of purchases; credit
service, usually in the form of charge accounts; and fashion shows. The organization of a
modern department store is often complex because of the large number of goods and services
provided. Typically, the operation of a store is conducted through five principal divisions: the
merchandising division, responsible for the buying and pricing of merchandise; the sales
promotion division, in control of advertising, display, public relations, and other related matters;
the personnel division, which supervises employment and the training and welfare of
employees; the operations division, responsible for customer and selling services, for deliveries,
and for the receiving, marking, and maintenance of merchandise; and the finance and control
division, which deals with accounting, customer credit, expense control, and other financial and
budgetary matters. Within these five divisions are many subdivisions. The heads, or managers,
of the five principal divisions are responsible to the general manager. Some stores find it
practicable to lease certain areas within the premises to outside concerns, which then run their
own departments under the name of the department store. This arrangement is most frequently
used for such specialized goods or services as millinery, photographic supplies, shoe repair,
and beauty salons.Why is the organization of a modern department store is often complex?
A.
Because it provides a large number of goods and services.

B.
Because it has a big building and many employees.

C.
Because it is lead by a general manager.

D.
Because it sells expensive goods.

E.
Because it buy expensive goods.

44.Department Stores are large retail stores selling many different kinds of merchandise
arranged in separate departments. Such stores are found in nearly every important city in the
world, and the large department stores often contain more than 100 separate departments. The
two major categories of merchandise sold in department stores generally are apparel and home
furnishings. Besides making many diverse items available for purchase in one place,
department stores offer numerous services, including delivery and mailing of purchases; credit
service, usually in the form of charge accounts; and fashion shows. The organization of a
modern department store is often complex because of the large number of goods and services
provided. Typically, the operation of a store is conducted through five principal divisions: the
merchandising division, responsible for the buying and pricing of merchandise; the sales
promotion division, in control of advertising, display, public relations, and other related matters;
the personnel division, which supervises employment and the training and welfare of
employees; the operations division, responsible for customer and selling services, for deliveries,
and for the receiving, marking, and maintenance of merchandise; and the finance and control
division, which deals with accounting, customer credit, expense control, and other financial and
budgetary matters. Within these five divisions are many subdivisions. The heads, or managers,
of the five principal divisions are responsible to the general manager. Some stores find it
practicable to lease certain areas within the premises to outside concerns, which then run their
own departments under the name of the department store. This arrangement is most frequently
used for such specialized goods or services as millinery, photographic supplies, shoe repair,
and beauty salons.How many divisions does a modern department store usually have?
A.
Ten

B.
Eight

C.
Seven

D.
Five

E.
One

45.Department Stores are large retail stores selling many different kinds of merchandise
arranged in separate departments. Such stores are found in nearly every important city in the
world, and the large department stores often contain more than 100 separate departments. The
two major categories of merchandise sold in department stores generally are apparel and home
furnishings. Besides making many diverse items available for purchase in one place,
department stores offer numerous services, including delivery and mailing of purchases; credit
service, usually in the form of charge accounts; and fashion shows. The organization of a
modern department store is often complex because of the large number of goods and services
provided. Typically, the operation of a store is conducted through five principal divisions: the
merchandising division, responsible for the buying and pricing of merchandise; the sales
promotion division, in control of advertising, display, public relations, and other related matters;
the personnel division, which supervises employment and the training and welfare of
employees; the operations division, responsible for customer and selling services, for deliveries,
and for the receiving, marking, and maintenance of merchandise; and the finance and control
division, which deals with accounting, customer credit, expense control, and other financial and
budgetary matters. Within these five divisions are many subdivisions. The heads, or managers,
of the five principal divisions are responsible to the general manager. Some stores find it
practicable to lease certain areas within the premises to outside concerns, which then run their
own departments under the name of the department store. This arrangement is most frequently
used for such specialized goods or services as millinery, photographic supplies, shoe repair,
and beauty salons.What is the main idea of paragraph 3?
A.
Some department stores lease some of their areas.
B.
The name of a department store is very important.

C.
Some department stores cannot run their business well.

D.
Specialized goods or services as millinery, photographic supplies, shoe repair, and beauty
salons are run by the department stores.

E.
Some department stores cant run their business well.

46.MODEMModem is a device that enables computers, facsimile machines, and other

equipment to communicate with each other across telephone lines or over cable television
network cables. In the strictest sense, a modem is a device that converts between analog
signals, such as sound waves, and digital signals, which are used by computers. However, the
term has also come to include devices that permit the transmission of entirely digital signals.
Modems transmit data at different speeds, measured by the number of bits of data they send
per second (bps). A 28.8 Kbps modem sends data at 28,800 bits per second. A 56 Kbps
modem is twice as fast, sending and receiving data at a rate of 56,000 bits per second.What
does paragraph 1 tell us about?
A.
The signals used by modem.

B.
The definition of modem.

C.
The function of modem.

D.
The kinds of modem.

E.
The meaning of modem.

47.MODEMModem is a device that enables computers, facsimile machines, and other

equipment to communicate with each other across telephone lines or over cable television
network cables. In the strictest sense, a modem is a device that converts between analog
signals, such as sound waves, and digital signals, which are used by computers. However, the
term has also come to include devices that permit the transmission of entirely digital signals.
Modems transmit data at different speeds, measured by the number of bits of data they send
per second (bps). A 28.8 Kbps modem sends data at 28,800 bits per second. A 56 Kbps
modem is twice as fast, sending and receiving data at a rate of 56,000 bits per second. How do
people measure the speed of modems?
A.
By counting the transmission of entirely digital signals.

B.
By measuring their capability of transferring the data.

C.
By the number of bits of data they send per second.

D.
By transmitting their data to the computer.

E.
By transmitting their data to the computer. and By measuring their capability of transferring the
data.

48.ENCYCLOPEDIA Encyclopedia or Encyclopedia is a reference work that provides

information on a range of subjects. Encyclopedias can encompass many areas of interest, or
they can focus on a particular field of study, such as a geographic area, an ethnic group, a time
period, or an academic discipline. Most encyclopedias have hundreds or thousands of
articles, each addressing a distinct topic. Many of the articles contain illustrations, maps,
photographs, and other media elements that help readers understand concepts. For centuries
encyclopedias were published as multivolume sets of books, but in the late 20th century they
appeared in new formats, such as CD-ROM, digital video disc (DVD), and on the Internet.
The term encyclopedia comes from the Greek words enkyklios paideia, meaning
“comprehensive education” and originally signifying instruction in all branches of knowledge, or
a comprehensive education in a specific subject. This concept gave rise to the idea of collecting
the materials for such instruction into a single work, in which the contents and relations of the
various arts and sciences would be explained systematically. Attempts to produce books of this
kind were made more than 2,000 years ago, although the name encyclopedia was not given to
such works until the 16th century. How are the encyclopedias published?
A.
In the form of films.

B.
In the form of books only.

C.
All are in the form of DVDs.

D.
Printed and in the form of soft files.

E.
In the form of movie

49.ENCYCLOPEDIA Encyclopedia or Encyclopedia is a reference work that provides

information on a range of subjects. Encyclopedias can encompass many areas of interest, or
they can focus on a particular field of study, such as a geographic area, an ethnic group, a time
period, or an academic discipline. Most encyclopedias have hundreds or thousands of
articles, each addressing a distinct topic. Many of the articles contain illustrations, maps,
photographs, and other media elements that help readers understand concepts. For centuries
encyclopedias were published as multivolume sets of books, but in the late 20th century they
appeared in new formats, such as CD-ROM, digital video disc (DVD), and on the Internet.
The term encyclopedia comes from the Greek words enkyklios paideia, meaning
“comprehensive education” and originally signifying instruction in all branches of knowledge, or
a comprehensive education in a specific subject. This concept gave rise to the idea of collecting
the materials for such instruction into a single work, in which the contents and relations of the
various arts and sciences would be explained systematically. Attempts to produce books of this
kind were made more than 2,000 years ago, although the name encyclopedia was not given to
such works until the 16th century. What is the main idea of paragraph 3?
A.
How people tried to make encyclopedia for the first time.

B.
The number of pages an encyclopedia usually has.

C.
How the term encyclopedia was derived from.

D.
The history of encyclopedia.

E.
The story of encyclopedia.

50.ENCYCLOPEDIA Encyclopedia or Encyclopedia is a reference work that provides

information on a range of subjects. Encyclopedias can encompass many areas of interest, or
they can focus on a particular field of study, such as a geographic area, an ethnic group, a time
period, or an academic discipline. Most encyclopedias have hundreds or thousands of
articles, each addressing a distinct topic. Many of the articles contain illustrations, maps,
photographs, and other media elements that help readers understand concepts. For centuries
encyclopedias were published as multivolume sets of books, but in the late 20th century they
appeared in new formats, such as CD-ROM, digital video disc (DVD), and on the Internet.
The term encyclopedia comes from the Greek words enkyklios paideia, meaning
“comprehensive education” and originally signifying instruction in all branches of knowledge, or
a comprehensive education in a specific subject. This concept gave rise to the idea of collecting
the materials for such instruction into a single work, in which the contents and relations of the
various arts and sciences would be explained systematically. Attempts to produce books of this
kind were made more than 2,000 years ago, although the name encyclopedia was not given to
such works until the 16th century. . ”Attempts to produce books of this kind… .” (Paragraph 3)
The underlined word has similar meaning to … .
A.
Ideas

B.
Issues

C.
Efforts

D.
Functions

E.
Meaning

51.Which one do you like?

A.
Option 1

B.
Option 2

C.
Option 3

D.
Option 4